CASE STUDY NO.

Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Mixed Development Project

Phase 2 (103.98 ha) At Lot PT 3367, Mukim Ketil, Daerah Galas, Jajahan Gua
Musang, Kelantan

Based on the Executive Summary given, extract the information as required in the following
below.

1. Analyse the potential impacts (of both negative and positive) upon the development of
this proposed project.
 Table 1.0 Summary of Environment Impacts for the proposed project

Development Phase Project Activities Potential Impacts Significance

 Land clearing - The removal Site Erosion & Water pollution Short term
of mostly oil palm trees,  This could result in soil erosion and an increase in
shrubs, and small woody surface runoff.
plants will be part of the  As a result of the sedimentation process, the
site clearing process. receiving river's quality system will be impacted, and
the river ecosystem's habitat will be destroyed.
 Increased turbidity, colour changes, and a loss in
water clarity.
 Reduce the amount of soil nutrients available to
rubber forest trees.
 Sedimentation increases the likelihood of flooding,
Site preparation/Site harms aquatic life, and degrades river water quality.
Clearing  Waste management  Site clearance may cause an obstruction in the Short term
natural drainage system.
 Biomass burning could pose a health risk and be a
nuisance.
 Oil and grease production for tractors and bulldozers.
 Improper storage and disposal will contaminate the
ground and pollute the water.
 Soil organisms can become toxic as a result of
contamination.
 The production of biodegradable and non-
biodegradable materials can pollute the environment.

 Site clearing activity Air pollution & Noise pollution

 Pollutants in the air emitted by vehicle exhaust can be Short term
hazardous to human health.

Earthworks  Activities of cut and fill.
 Excavation of higher ground
to form platforms, roads,
and other areas as depicted
in the construction
drawings.
 Filling in the lower area to
create embankments and a
platform to design levels.
 The use of machinery, equipment, and mechanical
works will raise the ambient noise level at the
proposed project site.
Flora and Fauna
 The extinction of current vegetation and associated Long term
habitats.
 Land clearing will reduce forest cover while increasing
the length of the forest edge.
 Fragmentation of the habitat.
 Human-wildlife conflict and food scarcity.
 Habitat, food source, socializing place, and focal point
are all gone.
 During the site clearing activity, wildlife
encroachment may pose a threat to surrounding
people and workers.
 The main impact of earthworks activities is likely to Short term
be soil washout into rivers, particularly during heavy  Cut and fill activities
rain. are typically spread out
 The load imposed after filling and compaction causes over a maximum of 18
settlement of the underlying subsoil. months, taking into
 Fill areas are prone to erosion, slipping, and account each stage.
subsidence if not properly compacted.  Earthworks are
 Stability issues may arise if the cuttings are too steep completed in stages
and are not properly protected. based on their stages.
 During land development and construction activities,
dust and noise pollution will be caused by ground
levelling and the use of heavy machinery for fill
material compaction.
Construction  Construction of workers  Sources of employment and small-scale business
camp, movement of heavy investment would be beneficial to the local
vehicles and operation of community.
machine.  It is projected that about 100 people will be required
to finish the project.
 In terms of negative consequences, the presence of
foreign labourers may result in antisocial conduct and
the introduction of contagious diseases, both of
which must be addressed.
 Residents do not live in peace, which increases the
risk of conflict.
 In terms of sewage waste, organic contamination is a
problem.
 Oily waste can be generated by heavy machinery and
equipment.
 Oil/grease and hydraulic fluid flow into the ground,
contaminating the soil and groundwater.
 Ambient noise may be exacerbated by heavy
machinery.
 Inadequate or substandard facilities can result in the
formation of unsightly and unhealthy circumstances,
which can lead to disease outbreaks.
 When sewage and domestic wastewater are properly
handled, they will not pollute the river. The impact
will be minimized if an insufficient portable toilet is
provided on site.
 Unsanitary conditions and blockage of waterways
may result from improper solid waste storage,
disposal, and housekeeping, which can lead to the
reproduction of vectors such as rats and mosquitoes.